Sanoussi Kane

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Sanoussi Kane
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Kane with Purdue in 2023
No. 28 – Baltimore Ravens
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-06) October 6, 2001 (age 22)
Harlem, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school: Blair Academy (Blairstown, New Jersey)
College: Purdue (2020–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 7 / Pick: 250
Career history
Roster status:Active
Player stats at PFR

Sanoussi Kane (born October 6, 2001) is an American professional football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers and was selected by the Ravens in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Kane was born on October 6, 2001, and grew up in Harlem, New York. [1] He initially played soccer before trying out football in eighth grade. [1] He attended Blair Academy in New Jersey and was a standout two-way football player, being a defensive back on defense. [1] He also ran track and competed for the wrestling team at Blair. [1] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. [1] [2]

College career

Kane appeared in six games as a true freshman at Purdue in 2020, recording three tackles. [3] He then appeared in 13 games, one as a starter, in the 2021 season, making seven tackles. [4] He had hip surgery in April 2022 but managed to come back in time for the season opener. [5] He started 12 of 14 games that year and led the team with 72 tackles, also having 4.5 tackles-for-loss and a sack. [6] He was team captain as a senior in 2023 and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference, being second on the team in tackles and first in pass breakups with seven. [7] [8] He entered the 2024 NFL draft after the season and ended his collegiate career with 161 tackles, 10 pass breakups and three forced fumbles. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+5⁄8 in
(1.82 m)		207 lb
(94 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.52 s1.50 s2.64 s4.32 s7.09 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		12 reps
All values from Pro Day [9] [10] [11]

Kane was selected in the seventh round (250th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens. [12]

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References

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  2. ↑ Carmin, Mike (June 29, 2019). "New Jersey defensive back Sanoussi Kane commits to Purdue football". Journal & Courier . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Sanoussi Kane". Purdue Boilermakers . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  4. ↑ Fezler, D. J. (September 9, 2022). "'He's a Warrior': Sanoussi Kane Carving Out Role in Purdue Defense After Return From Injury". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  5. ↑ Carmin, Mike (September 16, 2022). "'Wish we had more guys like Sanoussi Kane'". The Indianapolis Star . p. B6 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  6. ↑ Miller, Travis (August 12, 2023). "21 Days to Purdue Football: Sanoussi Kane". Rivals.com . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  7. ↑ King, Sam (April 24, 2024). "NFL draft projection: Purdue football safety Sanoussi Kane". Journal & Courier . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  8. 1 2 King, Sam (April 27, 2024). "Ravens pick S Sanoussi Kane in Round 7 of 2024 NFL Draft. Everything you need to know". Journal & Courier . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Ravens select Sanoussi Kane with No. 250 pick in 2024 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  10. ↑ "33 Teams Attend Purdue Football Pro Day". PurdueSports.com. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Sanoussi Kane College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
  12. ↑ Mink, Ryan (April 27, 2024). "Ravens Select Safety Sanoussi Kane in Seventh Round". Baltimore Ravens . Retrieved June 30, 2024.
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